LCSW, 30 years of experience
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience supporting individuals and families in schools, hospitals, substance use programs, homeless shelters, and community mental health settings. I have supervised master’s-level students working toward their degrees or clinical licenses. I approach therapy with curiosity, openness, and deep respect for each person’s unique story and background. My work is compassionate and individualized, honoring both psychological insight and spiritual depth. Together, we create a space where healing feels both practical and sacred.
Welcome to our first session. We’ll begin with a brief introduction—I'd love to know what name feels most comfortable for you. From there, we’ll talk about what you’re hoping for in therapy, and I’ll share a bit about how I work so we can shape a shared understanding of our time together. I’ll invite you to reflect on what you’d like to accomplish. What might life feel or look like if therapy were helpful to you? From that vision, we’ll begin crafting a plan that feels aligned with your values, needs, and hopes. This space is yours, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, care, and respect.
First, I have a quirky sense of humor—at least so I’m told. I believe laughter can loosen the grip of tension and redirect energy toward healing. I bring over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a prior 10 years in pastoral care. I meet clients not only with clinical insight, but also with a deep respect for the spiritual and existential dimensions of their lives. Whether someone is navigating trauma, addiction, anxiety, or simply seeking clarity, I strive to create a space that honors both the science of healing and the spirit of the individual. I do my best to stay attuned to each client’s needs and strengths. I review goals frequently checking whether they remain relevant, reachable, or in need of revision. I ask regularly whether I’m serving a client’s needs, because therapy should be a living, responsive process. Ultimately, my approach is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I walk alongside clients with a steady presence, helping them reconnect with their values, rediscover their resilience, and reimagine what’s possible. I offer a therapeutic space that honors each client’s inner complexity without judgement.
I work especially well with clients navigating anxiety, feeling stuck, or unsure of their next steps. Whether you're in your twenties, exploring identity and direction, or later in life, reflecting on transitions after career and family, I offer a space to reconnect with your inner strength. Together, we challenge limiting beliefs and rewrite the stories that no longer serve you—so you can begin to see yourself with greater clarity, compassion, and possibility.
In our work together using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I support you in learning how to relate differently to your thoughts and emotions—rather than struggling against them, we practice noticing and accepting them with compassion. From there, we explore what truly matters to you, clarifying your core values to guide purposeful and meaningful action. This process helps you connect with a deeper sense of self—one that is larger than any passing thought or feeling.
In our work together using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I help you recognize and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that may be holding you back. We’ll explore the stories you tell yourself—especially those that fuel stress or self-doubt—and practice strategies to challenge and reframe them. As you build new skills, you’ll begin to respond to life’s challenges in ways that align more closely with your goals and values, leading to meaningful and lasting change.
In our work together using Mindfulness-Based Therapy, I’ll guide you in slowing down and gently turning your attention toward the present moment. This approach helps you notice thoughts and emotions without judgment, creating space to respond rather than react. Over time, mindfulness can loosen the grip of negative patterns and self-criticism, allowing you to build resilience and reconnect with a sense of calm, clarity, and personal empowerment.
2 ratings with written reviews
April 29, 2025
Mr Jaskula hears me very carefully before jumping to try and help me, which in itself is therapeutic. He remembers important things across sessions so as to construct an updated profile of me in his mind. I would recommend him.
April 24, 2025
Insightful and humorous. Relevant experience